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Italian Soft Cookies
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Servings: 2
Categories:
Cookies
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Desserts
Ingredients: 6
Eggs 4
tablespoons
Shortening,
melted
1/2
pound
Confectioner's sugar
Sugar 1
tablespoon
Lemon extract 1/4
teaspoon
Anise oil or extract 3
tablespoons
Baking powder 3
cups
Flour
Milk
Confectioner's sugar
Colored jimmies
Directions:
Beat eggs very well and blend in melted shortening, sugar, and flavorings. Sift baking powder and flour, and add to mixture to make a soft dough. If to sticky, add a bit more flour for a soft dough. Shape into 2 large fat long rolls and flatten tops with finger tips. Place each on a greased cookie sheet and bake 375 for 20 minutes or light golden. Cool, frost and slice on the diagonal. For fosting, mix a little milk and powder sugar to make a thin frosting. With pastry brush, brush over cookie rolls and sprinkle with colored jimmies. Cut when cold.
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